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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake City

Florida · 9,980 residents · 14.305 sq mi
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Lake City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,161. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,200. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,980
+1%since 1990
from 9,927 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
698 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 694 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.3
+3%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Lake City
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,161
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,619 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,697
+46%since 1990
from $10,086 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.5%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $312 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(6,027)
Black38.5%(3,824)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(146)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(6,175)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(5,717)
Black37.1%(3,707)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(281)
Asian1%(100)
Diversity Score64.5%(6,439)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.4%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−24%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake City, Florida?

Lake City, Florida has about 9,980 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake City, Florida?

The typical household in Lake City, Florida earns about $26,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake City, Florida expensive?

In Lake City, Florida, the median home is worth about $57,200, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Lake City, Florida?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake City, Florida?

About 20.5% of people in Lake City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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